What can the Smartcat AI chat do?

The Smartcat AI chat is the main way to work with the Smartcat platform. It is built as a multi-agent system — a set of specialized AI agents that work together to take over the manual work behind translation and localization.

A multi-agent system means that when you send a message or upload a file, you are not talking to a single chatbot. Behind the scenes, multiple agents coordinate: one understands what you need, another determines the right workflow, another handles the actual translation or content processing, and an orchestrating agent makes sure everything runs in the right sequence. You interact with all of them through a single chat conversation — you do not need to know which agent is doing what.

How it replaces manual work

The traditional way of working with translation and localization involves many manual steps. You would typically need to create a project, upload files, select source and target languages, configure translation settings, choose a workflow, and then wait for results — navigating multiple screens and forms along the way.

Instead of managing files, tools, and workflows step by step, you can just describe what you need — and Smartcat AI agents will handle the process for you. You type what you want in plain language, and the agents take care of the configuration, setup, and execution.

For example, instead of setting up projects, preparing files, and coordinating steps manually, you can upload your content and get it translated, formatted, and ready for use — or guided through the next step if needed. If the agents need something from you — like which languages to translate into or which quality level to apply — they will ask you directly in the chat.

What you can do through the chat

Beyond translation, you can also localize websites, adapt videos, or even create multilingual courses — all from the same place. Here is what this looks like in practice:

Translate documents and files. You can upload files directly in the chat and get them translated into one or multiple languages. The agents handle file preparation, translation, and formatting automatically. This works with many file types — documents, presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, subtitles, and more. The system detects what kind of file you uploaded and selects the right processing approach without you needing to specify anything.

Localize websites. You can connect your website and have the agents translate and adapt your web content for target markets. Website localization preserves your site's structure, design, and functionality while replacing the content with accurately translated text. You can preview the result and make adjustments before publishing.

Adapt videos. You can translate subtitles, voiceovers, and video content to make your multimedia assets available in new languages. The agents process the video, extract the translatable content, translate it, and produce the output — whether that is translated subtitles, dubbed audio, or both.

Create multilingual courses. You can build and localize training materials, e-learning content, and SCORM courses for global teams. The system processes the entire course package as a unit — text, images, embedded media, navigation, assessments — and delivers a ready-to-use localized version.

Get guided assistance. If you are unsure how to approach a task, the agents will walk you through available options and recommend the best next step. You can ask questions about what is possible, how to handle a specific content type, or which approach makes the most sense for your situation.

Why this matters

In many cases, this removes a significant part of the manual work and helps teams launch content in new markets much faster. The work that used to require navigating multiple screens, configuring settings, coordinating handoffs, and tracking progress now happens through a single conversation. You describe what you need, and the multi-agent system figures out how to deliver it.

Teams that previously spent hours or days on project setup, file preparation, vendor coordination, and result assembly can now accomplish the same outcomes in a fraction of the time. The agents handle the operational complexity — you focus on the content and the outcome.

Try it now

You can try it now — just upload your files or describe what you want to do in the Smartcat AI chat.